- Why did the mousse collapse?
- The cream got too warm from the gelatin or you overmixed. Whipped cream structure is fragile; fold gently!
Banana Cream Mousse Cake
A cake version of Banana Cream Pie. The star is the cloud-light mousse made substantial by banana puree. A gelatin web holds the air whipped into the cream, creating a sliceable dessert that feels like a cloud. Lemon juice protects color and cuts the sweetness.
Ingredients
1
pc
Sponge Cake Layer (9 inch)
4
medium
Bananas
1 1/4
cups
Heavy Cream
1
cup
Confectioners' Sugar
4
tsp
Unflavored Gelatin Powder
1/4
cup
Water
1
tbsp
Lemon Juice
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Equipment Needed
- Blender
- Whisk
- Cake pan
Allergen Information
Milk
Wheat
Egg
Instructions
1
✓
Blend 3 bananas with lemon juice. Save one for decor.
Tip: Puree must be smooth to not weigh down the foam.
2
✓
Dissolve gelatin in warm water, mix into banana puree.
Tip: Bananas should be room temp to avoid thermal shocking the gelatin.
3
✓
Whip cream with sugar to stiff peaks, fold into banana base.
Tip: Air beaten in (aeration) gives volume.
4
✓
Pour over sponge, chill 4 hours, decorate with remaining banana.
Tip: Slice with a wet knife for clean cuts.
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Ingredients
- 1 pc Sponge Cake Layer (9 inch)
- 4 medium Bananas
- 1 1/4 cups Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Confectioners' Sugar
- 4 tsp Unflavored Gelatin Powder
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice